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Methods: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted on 33 patients treated at a neurological rehabilitation centre due to acute severe neurological disorders. The HRQoL was assessed using the SF-36 Health Survey prior to and following the TUIC removal. The influence of urinary incontinence was analysed. The mean differences were determined using a one-sample t-test adjusted for age and gender. Results: TUIC removal was successful in 61.8% (21\/33). The SF-36 Health Survey showed the following improvements (adj. mean diff., 95% CI, p-value): Mental Component Summary measure (4.36, 0.34; 8.38, p = 0.035), Role-Emotional (20.89, 0.54; 41.24, p = 0.045), Physical Functioning (10.03, 3.18; 16.88, p = 0.007). The comparison between incontinent and continent patients showed a poorer HRQoL for the incontinent group. Conclusions: Successful TUIC removal has a positive influence on psychological\/emotional aspects and physical functioning. 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